Synonyms for

Circulating

Verb / ˈsɜ:kjʌˌleɪtɪŋ / Another word for circulating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area

Synonyms & similar words

goaround circle circularise propagate broadcast mobilise mobilize distribute passaround diffuse spread disperse passon circulate circularize disseminate flowing moving spreading disseminating propagating transmitting diffusing distributing dispersing scattering broadcasting publicizing promoting advertising announcing issuing posting printing publishing

Synonyms by register

Formal

disseminating distributing propagating circulatory

Informal

going around spreading doing the rounds doing the rounds

Literary

emanating flowing coursing

Antonyms

static still stationary fixed immobile halted unmoving

Common collocations

  • circulating freely
  • circulating widely
  • circulating in the blood
  • circulating the news
  • circulating a petition
  • circulating a document
  • circulating currency

Word family

noun circulation
verb circulate
adjective circulatory
adverb circulatingly

Usage note

Circulating often implies movement or distribution, whether of physical objects, information, or biological fluids. It can be used in both literal and figurative senses.

Example sentences

  1. The air conditioning system is circulating the cool air throughout the room.
  2. The water in the pond is circulating due to the wind.
  3. The rumor is circulating around the office.
  4. The blood is circulating through your body constantly.
  5. The money is circulating in the economy.

Quotes

  • I think there's a lot of circulating the same information over and over again, and that's really to be expected with any kind of a story that gets this big.
  • We've got to get the economy circulating again.
  • I just want to keep the good vibes circulating.

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